I know! Mercury in retrograde on Monday. I bet you want to go back to bed don’t you? Well, worry, not my sweet star-gazing friends! Mercury in retrograde is not as scary as those hyperbolic internet memes make it out to be. Read on to find out what this transit has in store for us.
Mercury Goes Retrograde at 1:05 AM
While we were sleeping, Mercury in peaceful yet ambivalent Libra goes retrograde… again. Mercury governs our communication and business sense, so expect a slight breakdown in communication with this transit. This means texts can be misconstrued or emails may be skimmed rather than read thoroughly. This lack of communication can lead to disagreements with our loved ones and make us feel emotionally distanced from our partners.
But “retrograde” does not have to be a scary word. Retrograde allows us to revisit and reevaluate certain business and romantic decisions. Mercury reminds us to read the fine print carefully and thoroughly before signing a contract. It also allows us to reflect on how much we have changed and grown when an old flame pops up into our lives again.
At this time, it is important that we make our words as clear as possible. If you are unsure what a text means, ask the sender to explain themselves. Now is not the time to beat around the bush.
The Moon Is Square Neptune at 4:08 PM
A couple of hours after midnight, the moon in high-strung Gemini forms a square with Neptune in escapist Pisces. There is a lot of watery energy in this transit and water seeks the lowest point before finding its own level. Under this square, we may feel a bit unbalanced and passive. We may be particularly sensitive at this time, and our feelings may be easily hurt. Because of this, we may be racked with social anxiety. Imposter syndrome could rear its ugly head under this transit.
We are feeling a lot of negative emotions right now and that can make us want to retreat into our fantasies. A little escapism is okay, but we must remember to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground.
The Moon Is Trine Jupiter at 7:29 PM
Around breakfast time, the moon in Gemini forms a sociable trine with Jupiter in considerate Aquarius. Under this trine, we could experience a tremendous amount of personal and professional success. We are optimistic and sincere at this time, and we appreciate the positive attention that we are attracting.
Our creativity and generosity flourish under this transit. Gemini inspires us to express our emotions through poetic mediums. Meanwhile, Aquarius enhances our compassion for others. You can channel your artistic talents by creating a gift for a loved one.
All aspects mentioned here are calculated in Eastern Standard Time. For greater accuracy, convert to your own time zone.
